This meal prep garlic pork tenderloin with orzo is a great lunch or dinner. Tender pork in a garlic rub served over herbed orzo and roasted asparagus. Not only is this a super simple meal but it is also very quick to make! Roasting pork tenderloin on a sheet pan is so easy and makes clean up a breeze. Herbed orzo is a nice substitute to rice, you could also substitute steamed rice or other cooked pasta.
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Quick Steps:
- Preheat oven
- Coat pork in garlic rub
- Roast until tender
- Toss asparagus in oil, salt, and pepper
- Roast until tender
- Cook orzo according to package instructions
- Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs
- Evenly divide between meal prep containers
- Store and enjoy
Cost Breakdown:
- Pork Tenderloin – $4.32 (on sale)
- Orzo – $2.20
- Asparagus – $2.79
- Garlic – $1.10
- Dill – $2
- Basil – $.70
- Parsley – $.25
- Olive Oil – $.90
- Seasoning – $.70
Total: $14.96
Per Serving (5 servings): $2.99
Rub the pork tenderloin with the garlic rub prior to baking
TOOLS I USED FOR THIS RECIPE:
- Glasslock Glass Food Storage Containers – the square containers are the perfect size for lunches, stain proof, and they are dishwasher safe
- Tongs – a must have kitchen tool!
- USA Pan Half Sheet Pan – my go-to sheet pans, these are truly non-stick and clean up nicely
Instructions:
Orzo:
- Cook orzo according to package directions, allow to cool. In a mixing bowl combine the cooked orzo, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
Asparagus:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, place trimmed asparagus on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
Pork:
- In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and paprika. Rub evenly on the pork tenderloin. Place on a sheet pan and bake a 375 for 22-25 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Once done, let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Evenly divide the orzo into five meal prep bowls. Top with roasted asparagus and sliced pork. Seal and store.
Meal Prep Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Orzo
Tender pork tenderloin rubbed in a garlic mix served with herbed orzo and roasted asparagus
Ingredients
For the orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups Dry orzo, cooked according to package instructions
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Fresh dill, parsley, and basil, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the asparagus:
- 2 lbs. Asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
For the pork:
- 1 – 1 1/2 lb. Pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
For the orzo:
- Cook orzo according to package directions, allow to cool. In a mixing bowl combine the cooked orzo, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine.
For the asparagus:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, place trimmed asparagus on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
For the pork:
- In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and paprika. Rub evenly on the pork tenderloin. Place on a sheet pan and bake a 375 for 22-25 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Once done, let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Evenly divide the orzo into five meal prep bowls. Top with roasted asparagus and sliced pork. Seal and store.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 57gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1696mgPotassium: 1407mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1440IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 7mg
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